Exploding Tanks Kill Firemen in Missouri Fire
A gasoline storage facility blaze near a Kansas City filling station triggered four large tank detonations. Four firemen died and at least 42 were injured with many others treated on scene. Ambulances and emergency crews from multiple agencies rushed to the fiery scene as tanks exploded in sequence. Local priest administered rites to five victims amid the chaos.
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Massive Yellowstone Area Earthquake Kills at Least 16
A string of earthquakes near Yellowstone Park in Montana killed at least 16 people with officials warning the toll could rise. A vast 8000 foot mountain slide blocked the Madison River valley and threatened Hebgen Dam while helicopters ferried paramedics to rescue stranded campers.
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New York City Faces Worst Power Failure in History
A 13 hour blackout across upper Manhattan paralyzed parts of the East and West Sides during a blistering heat wave. Con Edison cut remaining cables after seven burned on the West Side, restoring power by early morning. Hospitals used auxiliary power. candles flew off shelves as police boosted patrols to curb looting.
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Bismarck
Plane Emergency Traced to Girdle Onboard
Delta Air Lines Flight 743 from Chicago to Atlanta diverted briefly when a passenger fell ill with suspected appendicitis. A doctor met the plane on arrival and the cause was diagnosed as a girdle too tight, after which the flight resumed to Miami.
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Fear Flood Kills Four In California
Four Santa Fe Railway workers were swept away by 10 to 15 foot floodwaters near Needles California after a desert cloudburst washed out highways and bridges. Two men George Ashmore and Geronimo Rodrigues were found and hospitalized, with six others missing as search teams started at dawn. East and westbound trains were rerouted around damaged structures.
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Warner Leads Cannes Gambler War With Big Wins
French Riviera scene centers on film producer Jack Warner reported $138,000 ahead for the season at Cannes. He reportedly netted $162,000 after a run of wins from Tuesday night through Saturday. He lost $24,000 on opening night at the Cannes Casino.
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France
Jack Warner
French Riviera
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Warner
Nationalists Kill 20 Near Bougie in Algeria
The French announced that nationalist rebels massacred 20 members of the Kabyllia Mountain group about 25 miles east of Bougie during the weekend.
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New York Bars Glow Through Citywide Power Outage
A Manhattan blackout leaves hundreds of bars lit by candles and makeshift lighting. Bartenders scramble for candles, grocers sell dining room candles, and patrons improvise with bottled drinks as jukeboxes and TVs go dark, yet business perks up amid a festive mood.
Eisenhower Orders Publication of Steel Strike Data
President Eisenhower told Labor Secretary James P. Mitchell to release steel strike statistics to the public with background data on wages prices productivity and profits in a bid to spur settlement Mitchell described the move as nonintervention and said the figures would be released at a news conference Wednesday The President met with Governor Nelson Rockefeller and discussed civil defense shelter plans while Rockefeller signaled possible challenge to Nixon for the GOP nomination
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Kenosha Wheelmen Cancel Tonight Race Card
President Don Gill of the Kenosha Wheelmen says the weekly bike racing card at Washington Bowl is cancelled tonight. National stars in town for weekend championships are not permitted to race due to injury risk. Branch Rickey named president of the Continental League, an embryo third major league.
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Diversion Plan to Move Lake Michigan Watered Into Illinois Waterway
The Senate Public Works Committee approved a bill to permit a temporary diversion of 1000 cubic feet per second from Lake Michigan into the Illinois Waterway. Chicago and Milwaukee officials debated pollution impact as Milwaukee Mayor Zeidler warned against worsening pollution by lowering the lake level. The 8-6 committee vote sends the measure to the Senate floor after House passage.
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Legislation expands powers of county judges in adoption cases
The governor announced the signing of a law broadening county judges' authority in adoption proceedings. The measure increases judicial discretion and streamlines process oversight.
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Governor’s Office
Faubus urged to fight court order on school desegregation
A Dollarway School District petition asks Gov. Orval Faubus to mobilize all forces to oppose a federal desegregation order for a district south of Little Rock. Judge Beck refused to delay integration of three Negro students and the district plans to appeal to the Eighth Circuit.
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Reds Arrest Spiritual Tibet Leader
Reports from the Indo Tibetan border say Panchen Lama is under house arrest in Lhasa's Potala Palace amid a new Tibetan uprising against the Communists. The Dalai Lama sought refuge in India after the last revolt, as border towns describe massed troops and monks hiding arms to evade surveillance.
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Weather outlook with showers and warm Wednesday
The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy conditions this afternoon with scattered showers tonight. Expect considerable cloudiness Wednesday with showers and thunderstorms. Tonight's low in the 60s and Wednesday highs 85 to 93. Noon readings: Southport 74, downtown 75, American Motors 80. Sunrise 6 02, sunset 7 47.
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Heat Wave Grinds On as Temperatures Roar Across Nation
The Associated Press reports a prolonged heat spell with humidity driving discomfort from the plains to the Atlantic coast. Temperatures reached 90s and triple digits in many areas while nightly relief remained scarce amid daily showers and storms.
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Mail books to counter Communist falsehoods
Readers are urged to donate hardback literary classics, American history, geography and grammar texts in good condition. Mail to Books From America Box 1960 Washington 13 DC, with the U S Information Agency distributing gifts to overseas friends. Public service cooperative with The Advertising Conseil.
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